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Desejada, Sao Tome and Principe

São Tomé Island · Sao Tome and Principe

Desejada is a small town in São Tomé Island, Sao Tome and Principe with a population of 656. Elevation: 528 ft (161 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

656 Population 2/sq mi density
528 ft Elevation 161 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
65.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Sao Tome Timezone

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About Desejada

Boa Entrada é uma aldeia de São Tomé e Príncipe, localiza-se ao Norte, no distrito da Lobata, ilha de São Tomé, próxima às localidades da Bela Vista, Pedra Maria e do Rio Água Sebastião.

People

Population656
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain65.2 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Population656
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Coordinates0.3562°, 6.6709°
TimezoneAfrica/Sao_Tome
Country🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe
State / ProvinceSão Tomé Island
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation65.2 inches (1,657 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Desejada

Desejada is a small town in Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé Island) with a population of 656. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet (161 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Sao_Tome.

Desejada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Sao Tome and Principe avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area318.5 sq mi (824.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates0.3562°N, 6.6709°W
TimezoneAfrica/Sao_Tome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.2"
72% above Sao Tome and Principe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 9.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M0.0 on May 26, 2010.

May 26, 2010 109 km NE of San Antonio de Palé, Equatorial Guinea M4.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
February 78°F (26°C) 6.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in Warmest
April 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in Wettest
May 78°F (25°C) 8.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 1.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in

Desejada has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Desejada

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escoal Primaria de Conde
Escola Primeira de Desejada
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Museums in Desejada

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coffe Museum
São Sebastião Museum

Libraries in Desejada

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca da Trindade0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Cantagalo0.0
Biblioteca Nacional0.0
Biblioteca Paroquial de Santana0.0

Farmers Markets in Desejada

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Firma Comercial LL Bem Estar Lda.
Mercado do Cruzeiro
Mercado Bobo Forro
Mercado da Cidade da Trindade
Mercado de Cova Água Santana
Mercado de Cova Água Santana

Stadiums & Teams in Desejada

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Desejada

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
São Tomé International AirportTMSLarge Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Sao_Tome

🇸🇹 About Sao Tome and Principe

Capital Sao Tome
Population 197,700
Area 1,001 km²
GDP (USD) $690,456,807
GDP per capita $2,991
HDI 0.637
Life expectancy 69.7 years
Internet users 61.5%
Urban population 68.6%
Currency STN (Dobra)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +239
TLD .st
Driving side right

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What is the population of Desejada?

Desejada has a population of 656 residents and is located in Sao Tome and Principe. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 318.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Desejada?

Desejada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.2 inches.

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